title: Electrolyte & water metabolism in sports activities.
abstract: Few studies in water and electrolyte metabolism during sports activities have directed attention to magnesium. Addition of magnesium to sports beverages in appropriate concentrations appears to be safe. This article considers the potential role and availability of magnesium in fluid repletion during sports activities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Whang
mesh_terms: D001628:Beverages / Q000592:standards; D001834:Body Water / Q000378:metabolism*; D002712:Chlorides / Q000378:metabolism; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000378:metabolism*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008274:Magnesium / Q000378:metabolism; D011188:Potassium / Q000378:metabolism; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D002712:Chlorides; D004573:Electrolytes; D008274:Magnesium; D011188:Potassium